The Heir's Secret Bride

Chapter 21

Chapter

21

Jarrett Todd, dressed in a sleek black outfit with short hair and sunglasses, shot Byron a teasing grin. "Oh? Did I miss something?

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Byron frowned slightly as he glanced toward the bar. There was Maeve, laughing and chatting with the bartender. Her off-shoulder dress, which she rarely wore, showcased her flawless skin, and her red lips curved into a bright, captivating smile. Amid the club's noisy, heated atmosphere, she stood out as the most striking sight. Byron shot a quick, cold glance at Maeve before turning away, his voice icy. "She's got nothing to do with me.

Got it?"

Ray smirked, his eyes twinkling with mischief. "A lovers' spat, huh? I've only met her twice, but I could tell she's got a thing for you from the last time at the hospital. "Wait, who's got a thing for Byron?" Jarrett asked, leaning in with curiosity.

Ray, always ready for juicy gossip, couldn't resist. Ignoring Byron's icy stare, he began filling Jarrett in on the details. But just as he got started, a commotion erupted downstairs,

Ray glanced down and frowned. "Uh-oh, Byron, looks like your girl's getting hassled by Fred Curtis"

Byron's

n's expression darkened. "I told you she's got nothing to do with me. Do I need to throw you over the balcony to make that clear?" that clea

Ray

immediately mimed zipping his lips shut.

The commotion downstairs was hard t

I to ignore.

familiar face at Starlight Pub, was known for his wealth and his relentless pursuit of beautiful women. He'd shower. them with lavish

them over, he'd ditch them within days, usually with a hefty breakup fee. He was a notorious player, through

in Fred's sights, the other patrons eagerly anticipated the

next to Maeve

his reputation, Fred was easy on the eyes-handsome, with a bright, sunny demeanor and a dimpled smile that could melt

Marve,

a bit fuzzy from the drinks, barely glanced up. Tve already

bit hungry. How about joining me? I'll make it worth your while-100 thousand dollars for one

crowd gasped. '100 thousand dollars for a dinner? This guy is pulling out all the stops to win her over! Maeve, however, wasn't impressed. She frowned at Fred. "Needing company for a meal? What are you, a toddler?" She could tell he was hitting on her and wasn't

wasn't clear-200 thousand dollars for one dinner. What do you say?" He was cunvinced no one could

dollars, I

now thoroughly fed up, slammed her glass on the bar. "Even if it you. Feeling lonely? Go home and find your mom,

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Chapter 21

the hell did you just say? Don't

going several shades paler. Everyone knew that if Ray

I help you? Fred straightened

rested his chin on his hand, his gaze cool. Just a heads-up.

that unsettled him-it was the message. Everyone knew that Byron was the real force. behind Starlight Pub. No matter how influential the patrons were, they all had to follow his rules. Ray's words

just saying

His tone was cool and detached. Tm

stepping in for her?" Byron swirled his drink,

not buying it for

hit on

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